Decree changing name 2026

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The document is a legal form (NC-130G) used in the Superior Court of California for petitioning a change of name for a minor by their guardian. It outlines the necessary information required from the petitioner, court findings regarding the minor's situation, and the court's order to change the minor's name. The form emphasizes privacy by instructing users to clear their entries after use.

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Click ‘Get Form’ to open the decree changing name in the editor.
Begin by entering the petitioner or attorney's name, state bar number, and address in the designated fields. This information is crucial for identification purposes.
Fill in the telephone number and optional fax number and email address if applicable. This ensures that you can be contacted regarding your petition.
In the section labeled 'Petition of', specify the names of each petitioner involved in the name change process.
Complete the court details including the superior court name, street address, mailing address, city, zip code, and branch name.
Provide details about the minor whose name is being changed. Include their present name and confirm that they are a minor under guardianship.
Review all findings listed by the court to ensure accuracy before finalizing your form. Make sure there are no objections noted against the proposed change.
Finally, sign and date where indicated to complete your decree changing name. Remember to press 'Clear This Form' after printing for privacy.

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What is a certified copy of a name change decree in CA?

The clerk can get you a certified copy. This means the clerk adds an official stamp to your Decree that says the copy is true copy of the original. Depending on how many legal ID documents you want to update, you can ask for more than one certified Decree. There is a $40 fee for each certified copy.

How do I change my name on official documents?

You can legally change your name by filing papers in court. If a judge agrees, they will give you a court order that states your new legal name. You need this order to change your name on identity documents, like your drivers license, passport, or social security card.

How can I prove that I changed my name?

Use certified copies of marriage and divorce certificates or name change orders as proof to notify these federal and state agencies that you changed your name.

How do I change the name on my documents?

In most cases, you must file a petition with your local court to change your name. To do so, you may need to file paperwork and appear before a judge to complete the process. Find your local government website and contact your circuit court to get information about how you can legally change your name.

Can you change your name back after a divorce?

The main document you will need to change your name back to your maiden name after divorce is your certified copy of the divorce decree issued by the court. This document serves as proof that your marriage has been legally dissolved and allows you to change your name on various identification documents and records.

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What proof do you need to change your name?

For most purposes a deed poll will be accepted to change documents, but there are some important exceptions. Birth and marriage certificates cannot be changed. However, your deed poll together with your birth certificate will be sufficient for the passport office to issue you with a passport in the new name.

Can I change my name in all my documents?

However, it needs to be done legally by creating an affidavit, publishing an advertisement in the newspaper and a notification in the Gazette of India. After the name change is notified in the Gazette, the person can start using the new name and apply for changing the name in all ID proof documents.

Can I change my name on my naturalization certificate?

Applicants may submit Form N-565 to request issuance of a replacement Certificate of Citizenship or a Certificate of Naturalization to correct the name or DOB if the correction is justified due to USCIS error.

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